Senior Systems Administrator

The Amatriot Group

Senior Systems Administrator supporting the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit. Overseeing system administration, optimization, and user support for critical applications.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeHerndon • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux system administration, including RHEL and Ubuntu, with a focus on operational maintenance, performance optimization, and application support in classified environments. Proficient in managing both virtual and physical servers, ensuring system reliability and security.

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Linux System AdministrationOracle Database ManagementVirtual Server ManagementDoD 8570 CertificationSystem Monitoring

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Hard Skills

LinuxRHELUbuntuUNIXOracle DatabaseSystem AdministrationPerformance OptimizationBackup ManagementApplication MonitoringTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Customer SupportCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Virtual ServersApplication Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+ CECASPCISSP

Industry Keywords

Operations and MaintenanceClassified EnvironmentsApplication DocumentationNetwork Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxOracleTypeScriptUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit.
Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers, virtual servers, and application software upgrades.
Operations and Maintenance tasks, maintaining operational baselines, and supporting application O&M activities including patching, application monitoring, and customer support.
Troubleshoot network and application performance issues and recommend appropriate action.
Work closely with project team members, product subject matter experts, end users, and software engineers to ensure applications remain operational.
Develop tools to assist in systems management, ensure application documentation is maintained, and perform daily application backups.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proven experience in system administration, specifically with Linux, including RHEL and Ubuntu, and UNIX in classified environments.
Some Windows server administration experience would be good to have.
Hands-on experience with Oracle Database installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing both virtual and physical servers.
Experience performing system monitoring.
Experience with backup management.
Experience implementing performance optimizations.
Currently valid DoD 8570 certification such as Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Cybersecurity The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm that provides technology and staffing services to federal and commercial clients, with a strong focus on intelligence, defense, and national security missions. Since 2011 it has delivered mission-critical IT support—including IT administration, cloud architecture/DevOps, data analytics and architecture, engineering and technical training, and cybersecurity—rapidly filling workforce gaps in highly secure environments and meeting compliance requirements such as CMMC Level 2. The company emphasizes speed-to-market staffing, veteran and internal workforce programs, and a culture focused on employee development and retention. Senior Systems Administrator 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Herndon – Hybrid 💵 $150k - $180k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior ⌨️ Systems Administrator Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Support the National Programs Intelligence Systems & Application Operating Unit.
Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux servers, virtual servers, and application software upgrades.
Operations and Maintenance tasks, maintaining operational baselines, and supporting application O&M activities including patching, application monitoring, and customer support.
Troubleshoot network and application performance issues and recommend appropriate action.
Work closely with project team members, product subject matter experts, end users, and software engineers to ensure applications remain operational.
Develop tools to assist in systems management, ensure application documentation is maintained, and perform daily application backups. 🎯 Requirements
BA/BS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 3+ years of experience.
Proven experience in system administration, specifically with Linux, including RHEL and Ubuntu, and UNIX in classified environments.
Some Windows server administration experience would be good to have.
Hands-on experience with Oracle Database installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing both virtual and physical servers.
Experience performing system monitoring.
Experience with backup management.
Experience implementing performance optimizations.
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